Todd Y. Nida, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Neurosurgeon, Michigan Head & Spine Institute 
Clinical Assistant Professor in the Neurosurgery Department,
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Chief of Neurosurgery, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Dr. Nida places the highest priority on improving patient quality of life and function beginning with a thorough evaluation. He uses non-surgical options, and microscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures, including Gamma Knife, computer assisted stereotactic guidance. His expertise is in the management of complex spinal problems involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbarsacral areas and pain from vertebral osteoporotic or pathological fractures has been successfully minimized
with Kyphoplasty.
His research interests included traumatic brain injury. He has presented his research findings and written many publications including textbooks sections. He is involved in teaching medical students and surgical residents..
Specialties
Adult neurological disorders
Complex spinal problems
Microscopic and minimally-invasive spinal surgical techniques
Vertebral osteoporotic or pathological fractures
Kyphoplasty
Education
MD: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fellowship: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Residency: General surgery (trauma), Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.
BS: St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota
Certification
Board-certified, Association of Neurological Surgeons
Membership
American College of Surgeons American
Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Serves on several hospital quality assurance committees
